As a cultural platform in the heart of Athens, TAF - The Art Foundation inspires with an art gallery, unique exhibition spaces, a shop and its trendy bar near Ermou shopping street.
In this complete guide to TAF - The Art Foundation in Athens, you'll learn all about the exhibition, history, and helpful information on how to get there and tickets.
What can I do at TAF - The Art Foundation?
TAF - The Art Foundation is a cultural center that sees itself as a cultural platform and meeting place. The spectrum ranges from art, culture and photography to graphic design and documentation to music, theater and film.
The cultural center is housed in the heart of Athens in a former Ottoman apartment from the 19th century. You can tour the gallery as well as the exhibition rooms. The gallery with an area of 100 square meters is located on the 1st floor and is used for various projects such as experimental exhibitions, educational programs, presentations, workshops, seminars, performances, discussions or even film screenings.
You can find an up-to-date overview and preview of all upcoming meetings and events here.
The rooms around the inner courtyard, on the other hand, transport you to another era. They were once used as workshops by local artisans from the Monastiraki district and still reflect the building's history. Since all six rooms can be booked for art exhibitions and organizations, you can often find various exhibitions here as well.
TAF - The Art Foundation Bar
In the inner courtyard of the cultural center, you will find a green oasis covered with awnings where the TAF - Art Foundation's bar is located. This hip bar has long since ceased to be an insider tip. It not only offers its guests coffee and selected dishes, but also extraordinary cocktails that refer to past or current projects at TAF. The ambience is crowned by the DJ's music, which creates even more atmosphere with jazz, soul and funk.
TAF - The Art Foundation Bar is open late every day.
TAF - The Art Foundation Shop
In the in-house shop, you can take a look at creations from Greek designers. From souvenirs, clothing and jewelry to ceramics, you can find all kinds of things.
Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours
How Do I Get to TAF - The Art Foundation?
TAF - The Art Foundation is located in the Monastiraki district, next to attractions such as Ermou Street, Monastiraki Flea Market and Hadrian's Library.
The "Monastiraki" metro station is only 210 meters away from the cultural center. Therefore, the best way to reach TAF - The Art Foundation is by metro line 1 or 3. Alternatively, you can also take the Hop on Hop off bus tour to station A 14 "Monastiraki/Thession" and walk the few meters to the cultural center.
Visitors arriving from the Piraeus cruise port can go to the nearby Piraeus Metro Station and board the M1 line. A single ticket is sufficient for the 16-minute journey to Monastiraki Station.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Taf The Art Foundation is open all year round. The current opening hours of the cultural center, bar and shop in TAF - The Art Foundation can be found on the official website of the cultural center.
Taf The Art Foundation is tucked away on a side street off Ermou shopping street in the Monastiraki district, next to attractions such as Monastiraki Square, Monastiraki Flea Market and Hadrian's Library. The full address is: Normanou 5, Monastiraki, Athina 105 55, Greece
The easiest way to get to TAF - The Art Foundation is by subway line 1 or 3, getting off at Monastiraki station. From there it is only 210 meters to the cultural center. Alternatively, you can also take the hop on hop off tour to station A 14 "Monastiraki/Thession" and walk the few meters to the cultural center.
Visitors arriving from the Piraeus cruise port can go to the nearby Piraeus Metro Station and board the M1 line. A single ticket is sufficient for the 16-minute journey to Monastiraki Station.
The TAF - The Art Foundation Bar is located in the idyllic inner courtyard of the TAF - The Art Foundation Cultural Center. The bar is open daily from 10:30 am to 4:00 am.
History of TAF - The Art Foundation
The TAF - The Art Foundation Cultural Center opened its doors for the first time in May 2009. Located right in the city center on a side street off Ermou Street, the independent cultural center focuses on culture, experimentation and exploration.
Over the next few years, TAF - The Art Foundation developed more and more into an open platform for cultural projects and a popular meeting place in the heart of Athens.
Even if the cultural center is one of the lesser-known sights in Athens, it is worth a short detour because of its art gallery, the authentic exhibition rooms and, above all, its trendy bar.
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